I used cooked cubed chicken and orzo, a durum wheat semolina pasta, looks like big grains of rice (Davinci brand)16 ozs. cooked 8 minutes only.Some of my family will not eat rice and of course I love it! Made ahead and refrigerated, then cooked 10 more minutes covered. Delicious! I also used canned mushroom stems and pieces, drained.It is very easy to prepare but looks complicated.
So go for it, a pleaser!